The BetterLife Podcast: Wealth | Real Estate Investing | Life

Brandon Turner & Cam Cathcart
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The BetterLife Podcast: Wealth | Real Estate Investing | Life

Uncover the secrets to living a BetterLife with us - investors and friends, Brandon Turner & Cam Cathcart. Join our conversations about real estate investing, wealth building, and lifestyle design with industry experts and seasoned entrepreneurs. Join us as we explore the habits, actions, and beliefs that will lead you to your BetterLife without losing your soul.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Q&A: My Best Advice for Real Estate Beginners and Pros | Ep 114

    🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_analysis  🧔‍♂️ WHO AM I? Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_pod_landing  📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing  🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES? https://go.abetterlife.com/df_pod_landing  🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_instagram  📱 JOIN MY WEEKLY TEXTLETTER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_storefront  📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod 📖 BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE • Quit Drinking Without Willpower by Allen Carr• Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara• The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking by Oliver Burkeman 🙏 SPONSORS • BetterLife Tribe - If you're an existing real estate investor and you want to scale but you don't know how to supercharge your journey, just know... I've been there! And if that's you, check out my personal mastermind for EXISTING INVESTORS ONLY called the BetterLife Tribe at https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing  🎥 DESCRIPTION In this Q&A episode, I’m answering some of the biggest real estate questions I get asked, sharing my personal strategies, lessons learned, and actionable tips to help you succeed. Whether it’s scaling a portfolio, raising capital, or building passive income, I’ve been there—and I’m breaking it all down so you can take your next step with confidence. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:• How I scaled my real estate business without burning out.• The best strategies for passive investors to get started.• High cash flow tactics like Airbnb and rent-by-the-room.• My methods for raising capital and building trust with investors.• How I align personal goals with business success.• Why outsourcing and “buying back your time” can change everything.• And so much more! ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer

    49 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    2 Real Estate Niches You’re Overlooking That Made This Investor Millions | Ep 113 w/ Reid Hamilton

    🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_analysis  🧔‍♂️ WHO AM I? Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_pod_landing  📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing  🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES? https://go.abetterlife.com/df_pod_landing  🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_instagram  👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/cc_pod_instagram  📱 JOIN MY WEEKLY TEXTLETTER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_storefront  📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod 📖 BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin HardyAwaken the Giant Within by Tony RobbinsYou Are the Placebo by Dr. Joe Dispenza 🙏 SPONSORS • TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/tt_pod_landing Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod • BallPoint Marketing: These guys know how to find deals… BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! They’ll write the postcards, send them out, build out a CRM, and even field the calls for you! All you have to do is go to https://go.abetterlife.com/bpm_pod_landing for a strategy call and a discount! 🎥 DESCRIPTION Discover the strategy behind building a $150M self-storage empire, even in the most challenging real estate markets! In this episode, we sit down with Reid Hamilton, a seasoned investor who shares how he went from $5M in debt to creating life-changing wealth by tackling high-risk, high-reward projects. Learn why Reid focuses on entitlement deals, thrives in tough markets like California, and how patience pays off big in self-storage development. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The secrets of entitlement deals and why they’re crucialHow self-storage can outperform other real estate investmentsWhy challenging markets yield the greatest rewardsReid’s story of turning $5M in debt into a thriving real estate portfolioHow to secure funding and build relationships with investorsAnd so much more! ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer

    1h 14m

  3. JAN 10

    Property Management Masterclass: The 3 Major Mistakes You’re Making with your Rentals | Ep 112

    🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_analysis  🧔‍♂️ WHO AM I? Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_pod_landing  📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing  🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES? https://go.abetterlife.com/df_pod_landing  🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_instagram  📱 JOIN MY WEEKLY TEXTLETTER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_storefront  📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod 🙏 SPONSORS • TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/tt_pod_landing Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod 🎥 DESCRIPTION In this episode, I’m sharing the systems, strategies, and mindset that helped me grow from managing a single rental property to overseeing 13,000 units across the country. Whether you’re a new landlord figuring out how to handle tenants or an experienced investor trying to scale without losing your sanity, I’ll break down the key systems and habits that made all the difference in my journey. You’ll Learn: The two keys to being a successful landlord: Fairness and FirmnessWhy systems are the secret to stress-free scalingThe biggest mistakes landlords make (and how to avoid them)How to treat tenants like valued customers to build strong relationshipsMy hard-earned lessons from over 20 years in real estateAnd so much more! ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer

    38 min

  4. JAN 7

    How to Buy 100+ Units As A Real Estate Investor (Simple Strategy) | Ep 111 w/ Grant Francke

    🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_analysis  🧔‍♂️ WHO AM I? Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_pod_landing  📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing  🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES? https://go.abetterlife.com/df_pod_landing  🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_instagram  👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/cc_pod_instagram  🙌 CONNECT WITH GRANT ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/grant.francke 📱 JOIN MY WEEKLY TEXTLETTER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_storefront  📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod 📖 BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE • Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki• The Book on Managing Rental Properties by Brandon Turner & Heather Turner• Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy• Traction by Gino Wickman 🙏 SPONSORS • TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/tt_pod_landing Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod • BallPoint Marketing: These guys know how to find deals… BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! They’ll write the postcards, send them out, build out a CRM, and even field the calls for you! All you have to do is go to https://go.abetterlife.com/bpm_pod_landing for a strategy call and a discount! 🎥 DESCRIPTION In this episode, Cam Cathcart and I sit down with Grant Francke to dive deep into his incredible journey from working on the railroad to building a thriving real estate portfolio of over 100 rental units. Grant shares his no-fluff, practical strategies for finding off-market deals, managing properties efficiently, and achieving financial freedom—all while keeping family at the center of his life. Here’s What You’ll Learn: How Grant went from a railroad job to full-time real estate investorWhy focusing on smaller markets can give you a massive edgeGrant’s step-by-step playbook for finding and closing off-market dealsThe power of building genuine relationships with sellersHow hiring a virtual assistant transformed his property management gameWhy creating systems is key to scaling a real estate portfolioAnd so much more! ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer

    1h 10m

  5. JAN 3

    The 4 Strategies I Used to Pay $0 in Federal Taxes (Legally) Using Real Estate | Ep 110

    🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_analysis  🧔‍♂️ WHO AM I? Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_pod_landing  📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing  🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES? https://go.abetterlife.com/df_pod_landing  🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_instagram  📱 JOIN MY WEEKLY TEXTLETTER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_storefront  📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod 🙏 SPONSORS • HireTrainVA.com - Hiring my first Virtual Assistant LITERALLY 10x'ed my productivity! But it can be intimidating to try and post an international job ad, conduct interviews, and train somebody. That's where https://go.abetterlife.com/htv_pod_landing comes in! They'll handle it all - start to finish! Plus, tell them we sent you and you'll get 10% off! 🎥 DESCRIPTION Ever wondered how the wealthy legally pay little to no taxes? In this episode, I break down 4 proven real estate tax strategies that can help you keep more of your hard-earned money while building lasting wealth. These aren’t loopholes—they’re legal strategies encouraged by the tax code and used by some of the richest investors in the world. You’ll learn: How to use unrealized gains to avoid taxesThe power of real estate depreciation for tax deductionsHow 1031 Exchanges can defer taxes indefinitelyWhy tax-advantaged accounts like Roth IRAs and Solo 401(k)s are game-changersAnd SO much more! ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer

    16 min

  6. 12/31/2024

    Get Rich with Vacation Rentals... Starting with Just $7k | Ep 109 w/ Avery Carl

    🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://go.abetterlife.com/deal-analysis-challenge_pod 🧔‍♂️ WHO AM I? Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/firstdeal_pod 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/betterlife_tribe_pod 🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES? https://go.abetterlife.com/dealflow_pod 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/@beardybrandon_ig_pod 👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/@cam_cathcart_ig_pod 🙌 CONNECT WITH AVERY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/theshorttermshop 📱 JOIN MY WEEKLY TEXTLETTER https://go.abetterlife.com/btb_pod 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod 📈 GIVE US FEEDBACK ON THE QUALITY OF THE SHOW https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_survey 🙏 SPONSORS • TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/turbotenant_pod Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod • BallPoint Marketing: These guys know how to find deals… BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! They’ll write the postcards, send them out, build out a CRM, and even field the calls for you! All you have to do is go to https://go.abetterlife.com/bp_pod for a strategy call and a discount! 🎥 DESCRIPTION Join Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart as they sit down with Avery Carl, the powerhouse behind The Short Term Shop, who has closed over $3.5 billion in real estate transactions. Avery shares her journey from the Nashville music industry to becoming one of the most successful short-term rental investors in the country, with insights on niching down, scaling smartly, and building wealth through vacation rentals. In this episode, we also talk about: How to choose the best short-term rental marketsWhy location is everything in vacation rentalsThe key systems Avery used to scale her businessTips for managing short-term rentals efficientlyand SO much more! ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/disclaimer_pod

    1h 22m

  7. 12/27/2024

    How To Actually Achieve Your Goals In 2025 (“The Millionaire Method”) | Ep 108

    🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://go.abetterlife.com/deal-analysis-challenge_pod 🧔‍♂️ WHO AM I? Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/firstdeal_pod 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/betterlife_tribe_pod 🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES? https://go.abetterlife.com/dealflow_pod 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/@beardybrandon_ig_pod 👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/@cam_cathcart_ig_pod 📱 JOIN MY WEEKLY TEXTLETTER https://go.abetterlife.com/btb_pod 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod 📈 GIVE US FEEDBACK ON THE QUALITY OF THE SHOW https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_survey 🙏 SPONSORS • HireTrainVA.com - Hiring my first Virtual Assistant LITERALLY 10x'ed my productivity! But it can be intimidating to try and post an international job ad, conduct interviews, and train somebody. That's where https://go.abetterlife.com/hiretrainva_pod comes in! They'll handle it all - start to finish! Plus, tell them we sent you and you'll get 10% off! 🎥 DESCRIPTION Unlock the secrets to setting and achieving goals like a millionaire in 2025! In this episode, Brandon Turner breaks down a proven framework for creating goals that actually work—no fluff, no vague resolutions, just a clear step-by-step plan to transform your year. You'll learn: Understand the key mistakes most people make with goalsLearn the powerful REIOS goal-setting systemCreate goals that are actionable, trackable, and achievableBuild habits that align with your long-term visionStay accountable and consistent throughout the yearAND SO MUCH MORE! ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/disclaimer_pod

    59 min

  8. 12/24/2024

    Why (and how) Real Estate Investors Should Buy Businesses | Ep 107 w/ Travis Hanson

    🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://go.abetterlife.com/deal-analysis-challenge_pod 🧔‍♂️ WHO AM I? Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/firstdeal_pod 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/betterlife_tribe_pod 🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES? https://go.abetterlife.com/dealflow_pod 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/@beardybrandon_ig_pod 👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/@cam_cathcart_ig_pod 🙌 CONNECT WITH TRAVIS ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/texasentrepreneur 📱 JOIN MY WEEKLY TEXTLETTER https://go.abetterlife.com/btb_pod 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod 📈 GIVE US FEEDBACK ON THE QUALITY OF THE SHOW https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_survey 🙏 SPONSORS • TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/turbotenant_pod Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod • BallPoint Marketing: These guys know how to find deals… BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! They’ll write the postcards, send them out, build out a CRM, and even field the calls for you! All you have to do is go to https://go.abetterlife.com/bp_pod for a strategy call and a discount! 🎥 DESCRIPTION In this episode, we dive deep into an incredible journey of scaling from zero to 650 real estate units and transitioning into buying multi-million dollar businesses. From humble beginnings as a police officer to building an empire in real estate investing and now acquiring thriving companies, this investor shares the step-by-step strategies, biggest lessons learned, and hard truths about balancing wealth, family, and ambition. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How to scale from zero to 650 real estate unitsThe transition from real estate to buying multi-million dollar businessesKey strategies for managing large-scale real estate portfoliosThe pros and cons of tax strategies in real estate investingHow to balance business success with family lifeLessons learned from failures and pivots in entrepreneurshipWhy service-based businesses are the next big investment opportunityThe mindset shifts needed to scale and sustain successAnd SO MUCH MORE! ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/disclaimer_pod

    1h 29m
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Uncover the secrets to living a BetterLife with us - investors and friends, Brandon Turner & Cam Cathcart. Join our conversations about real estate investing, wealth building, and lifestyle design with industry experts and seasoned entrepreneurs. Join us as we explore the habits, actions, and beliefs that will lead you to your BetterLife without losing your soul.

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